Strip-serving device.



Patented Dec. 28, 1915.

5 Inventor;

witnesses: 79

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.ARTHUR A. ADAMS, OF BBOOKLZNE, MASSACHUSETTS, ASSIGNOR TO NATIONAL BINDING MACHINE COMPANY, 016 BOSTON, MIASSACHUSETTS, A CORPORATION OF MAINE.

STRIP-SERVING DEVICE.

cence.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 28, 1915.

Application filed January 19, 1910. Serial No. 538,894.

citizen of the United States, residing at Brookline, in the county of Norfolk and State of Massachusetts, have invented an Improvement in StripServiug Devices, of which the following description, in connection with theaccompanying drawings, is a specification, like letters on the drawingsiepresenting like parts.

This invention relates vices.

In order that the principle thereof may readily be understood, 1 have disclosed a single embodimentthereof in the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure 1 is a side elevation partially in to strip serving desection of a strip serving device embodying my invention; Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof; Fig. 3 is a detail in vertical section of the moistener in non-operating position; and Fig.4 is a detail in side elevation showing a slightly modified form of my invention.

One object of myinvention is. to provide a strip serving device that is compact and of comparatively few parts, and one wherein means are provided to position the strip in contact with anextended moistening area of the moistener and to prevent lateral defiection or uneven delivery of the strip during the serving operation.

Other objects of the invention will be more fully set forth hereinafter.

Referring specifically to the drawings, the base of the device is represented at 1,.it being preferably a casting to upstanding portions 2 whereon is bolted oixotherwise suitably secured a, casing 3 adapted to receive a strip roll 4 which may be of the full width of said casing or of any les dth. in operative relation to the str' poll snpport is a tank or reservoir 5 a'ii'ipted to -contain Water for moistening the previously gummed strip, though within the scope of my inven tion some suitable adhesive may he coutaine therein and applied to :an .urigum ned strip. The reservoir of any suitable s ze and is .positioned between lugs upstanding represented as having a editable fibrous cov-' ering 8. To support the moistener, I have herein provided upstanding sides 9 secured by screws 10 to the edge of the base 1 and provided with bearing slots 11 for the reception of the pivotal pins 12 of the moistener.

I- contemplate the provision of suitable means for maintaining the strip in contact with the moistener throughout an extended afea of the latter at all times; that is, during the strip serving operation and when the device is not in use. To this end, I employ a plurality of guiding members arranged in front of and in the rear of the moistening area, which serve also to prevent lateral deflection of the strip and to maintain .the same at all times in its true position or path with respect to the moistener so as to insure an even feed of the strip and a severance thereof at right angles to the strip edges.

In the present embodiment of the invention, and in order to simplify the construction, I provide strip guiding means which also-serve as tie rods. These combined strip guiding means and tie rods are represented at 13 and 14 and are preferably arranged respectively in the rear of and in advance of the moistening area, so as to confine the strip,

guiding member 13 is mounted in the side walls 9, and beneath the same may if desired be provided a directing ledge or plate 15 for the strip.

Viewing Fig. 1, it will be apparent that the strip'guiding member 14 is positioned in such proi'imit'y to the moistener or sufiiciently overhangs the same to-prevent removal or insertion of the moistener without further separation of the strip guiding members-13 and 1'4. I provide an incl'osure or confining means for the moistener having relatively movable parts or men bers which serve to retain the moistener in position and in efi'ect to lock the same therein, and at the same time to guide the strip, as previously described. -To this end, I mount upon the sides 9 movable extensions 16, here shown,

limiti'the.uswin 'i-n 1movement of said ex-,

tensionstorlevers.16; For this purpose I have here shown the sides 9 as provided With slots 19 for the reception of pins 10 upon said extensions and also pins 21 upon as Hexension's to contact With the upper edge of said sides 9. In this manner, the movement of said extensions in each directio p -is limit-ed pperyportions of the extensions 16, s itable severing blade 22 is also prefera ly cal "'d ,by'said extensions. I have 'h i therear portion of the strip blade as encircling and supported trip; guiding member 14 for cone of coris'tru'ction. hengit"s desired to remove the moisthe -e tensions 16 are depressed, as dripj Figfi; thus opening or expandmenswear the moistener. This ionfoiflremoval. When the moisn o'pjer ative position as indicated in b 1 the strip guiding member 1% overhe the groistener', so as in effect to lock or co ifihe thdsrtme in position and the two strip guiding members 13 and 14 substannclose themoistener. I It will be the severing blade 2:2 does not livhen he strip is deilectedagainst the i vera ice, as indicated in Fig. l, p h and 21 prevent backward mentor said extensions and blade. bIadeQQ is mounted tightly upon the inggmemter 1 1 so as not to rock J11. nayf'provide means to displace or reve the end 10f the strip from its normal vvhenftlieapparatus is not to be used asubstantial length of time, as for ex- I everydiigfht, such means preferably mgto displace the end of the strip when steiie' is elevated by removal or i'uipos In Fig. 4, I have repreefiectwe means for accomplishing this result and consisting of crank arms frefer 5 ypivoted upon the strip guid- 13fand having a loose connecivi h pjrolongations 22 of the'levers their the saidprolongations are asjmdicated in Fig. 4, the crank also elevated. Carried by or crank arms 22* is a lifting ein also serving as a guide, to elevate the free-end of the bsjtantially the position shown 14,, and hence Withdrawing it path to permitunobstructed servoir and oveidying parts.

he stripp ruiding. member 14 is mounted ative when meme bearings 24;, so that by its own Weight it is wedged or forced. into eiiective engagement or relation vvith the moistener.

The scraper roll does not present a sharp edge to the moistener and hence does not either remove an undue amount of moisture v therefrom or in any wayinjure the structure of the moistener covering. The scraper itself may and preferably does rotate with the moistener, and hence does not impart undue friction thereto, but makes a suitable line contact therewith.

I contemplate the provision ofsuitable means if'or tensioning the strip as it is delivered from the casing 3. Preferably I provide a tensioning means adapted periplr orally to engage the strip roll and having external manipulating means. .Herein for the purpose I haverepresented a Weight 25 having a handleor manipulating portion 26 extending through a slot 27 in the casing, which slot acts as a hearing when it is desired to elevate the Weight torelieve the tension, or for the weight to follow the diminishing roll.

In conjunction with the described tensioning means I may employ a plate .28 serving to inclose the otherwise open face of the casing 3. I also provide a spindle 29 mounted in the Wall of the casing and extending through the centralopening in the strip roll and having a nut 30 of the usual type. 5

It will, be apparent from the 'foregoing description that the strip'is maintained in ei'l'cctive engagement with the moistener throughout an extended area of the latter and that lateral deflection or unequal feedin g or deliverance of the strip are prevented. The strip both during and after the serving and severance is maintained in the same described engagement with the moistener, and the free end of the strip.dro s from the blade 22 and extends into space in convenient position to be grasped by the opera further supply thereof is needed. v

The device herein described is particrequiring almost constant use of the strip.

In such cases, the device is so contantly used I that the continual contact of any portion of the'st'rip with the moistene'r throughout the described moistening area is of such comparatively brief duration as to prevent impail-merit of the strip or adhesive.

' Having thus desoribed one illustrative embodiment of my invention, desire it to be understood that although specific terms areemployed, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense and not for purposes of limitation, the scope of the invention being set forth in the following claims. v I

Glaims v 1,. A strip serving device from wh ch strips maybe served for manual application,

comprising m combination, a strip roll support, a strip moistener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, a plurality of transversely extending, relatively movable pressers in close proximity to the moistener to confine the strip in extended contact therewith and to prevent lateral deflection thereof, one at least of said pressers having a movable support, and a severing in proximity to the moistencr and against which the strip be drawn by the operative,

2'. A strip serving device from which strips may be served for manual application comprising in combination, a strip roll support, a moistenerroll-past which the strip may be served by'arart by -the operative,

transversely extending, relatively movable ,pressers in therearofand in advance of the -mo1stemng area of the moisten'ing roll to confine the strip in contact With the moistener throughout said'nroistening area, one

at least of said pressers'having a movable support, anda severing blade in proximity to the moistener' and out of the service path of the strip andv against which the strip may vbe deflected from 1tS"%61V1(5% }9&il1 by the operative for severance.

3. A strip serving device from which strips may be served for manual application comprising in combination, a strip roll sup- ..port, a strip moistenerpast which the strip "may be" served by draft by the operative,

strip guiding means to confine the strip in inoiste'ner pastwhieh the strip maybe served by draft by the operative, relatively sepa ,rable strip guiding means at opposite sides of said moistener, means for efiecting such 1 "relative'separation While maintaining said "guiding means supported, and a, severing blade operatively related to 'the'moistener.

strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll support, a strip -moistener, ,past which the strip may be "served dltaft by the operative, s rip guid-,.

means to lock the moistenerin position, sa d str p guiding lock ng means being mov able to'moistener-releasing position Without removai from its support, and .a severing blade in operative relation to the moisten'er.

P. serving device compr sing in awaits e combination, a strip roll support, a readily removable'strip' moistener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, means to lock the moistener in position against removal, said means being mov- P able into a supported. position permitting removal of the moistener, and a severing a strip guide constituting means to confine the moistener from removal, and a severing blade mounted upon said strip guide.

8. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll support, a strip ioistener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, a casing for said moistener, and a plurality of tie rods serving also to confine the moistener, said tie rods being mounted for movement toward and from each other.

9. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll sup "ort, a strip moistener pastwhich the strip may beserved by draft by the operative, and an inclosure for said moistener havingportions movable toward and from each other to permit removal of the moistener.

'10. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a'strip roll support, a strip noistener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, and an inclosure for said moistener having portions ,mova ble toward and from each other and to permit removal of tlie-moistener and having operative, and means to support said moistener in depressed position for moistening or H1 elevated position for ready manual removal from said supporting means and r from the strip serving device.

12. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll support, a strip moi'stener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, means to confine the strip during the operation of the device in contact with the -moistener, a swinging support for said moistener, and 'a severing blade carried by 'said support.1

13. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a moistener pastv which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, stri uiding devices serving as an inclosurejfo said moistener and movable toward and from each other, and a severing blade in Proxe imity to the moistener.

'14. A strip serving combination, a strip roll support, a. strip device comprising in strip roll support,"a strip moistener in position and to guide combination, a strip mois'tener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, a strip guide to hold the strip in contact with the moistener during the operation of the device, and movable means to support the moistener and said guide.

15. A strip serving device comprising in roll support, a strip moistener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, and an inclosure for the moistener having portions movable toward each other to confine the moistener and movable from each other to release the moistener, and a strip severing device.

16. A strip serving devicecomprising in combination, a strip roll support, strip severing means, a strip moistencr past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, andmeans to support said moistener in one position for other position for ready manual removal lock the moistener from the said strip supporting means and from the strip serving device.

17. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll support, a moistener, a so *aper roll positioned by its weight in operative relation. to said moistener, and means to move said moistener into operative position in proximity to said scraper roll and into inoperative position away there from.

lEhA strip serving device comprising in. combination, a strip roll support, a rotatable moistener, a scraper having an automatic Wedging action with relation to said moistener, and means to swing said moistcner into operative position in proximity to said scraper roll and into inoperative position away therefrom. I

19. A. strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll support, a strip moistener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, means to in position, said locking means having a moistener support, and a severing blade moistencr.

20. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll support, a strip in operative relation to ,thc

' moistencr past-which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, means to lock the moistener in position, said lockingmeans having a moistener elevating device associated therewith, and a severing blade in proximity to the moistener.

21. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll support, a strip moistener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, means to lock the ciate d therewith, p0 proximity to the the strip lnto cont-act with the moistener, said means having moistener supporting bearings assoand a severing blade in moistener.

moistening and in an- :22. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll support, a strip moistener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operator, a strip guide constituting means to confine" the moistener from removal, and means for imparting swinging movement to said strip guide, thereby to permit ready removal of the strip moistener.

A strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll support, a removable strip moistcner past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, a plurality of rods extending transversely of the strip in close proximity to the moistener to confine the strip in extended contact therewith and to prevent lateral deflection thereof, said rods being movable toward and from each other to prevent or to permit removal of the moistener, and a severing blade in proximity to the moistener and against which the strip may be drawn by the operative. v 24. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a. strip roll support, a moistener roll past Which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, devices in the rear of and in advance of the moistenin area of the moistener roll to confine the strip in contact with the moistener throughout said moistening area, said devices being movable toward and from each other to prevent or to permit removal of the moistener,

and a severing blade in proximity to the moistcner and out of the service path of the strip and against which the strip may be deflected from its service path by the op e -ativc for severance.

A strip serving device comprising in combinatio u, a strip roll support, a strip moistener past which the strip may be served by draft bythe operative, transverse strip guide members to confine the strip in contact with the moistencr and to confine the moistener in position, said members being movable toward and from each other, and a severing blade in proximity to the moistener.

26 A strip serving device comprising inv combination, a strip roll support, a strip moistcner past which the strip may be served by draft of the operative, transverse tie rods constituting strip guiding means and pivotal supports for one of said tie rods to permit relative movement of the tie rods toward and from each other.

2%. A strip serving device comprising in combination, a strip roll support, astrip moistener past which the strip may be served by draft by the operative, levers having bearings for the moistener and a strip guiding and inoistener confining tie rod mountcd in said levers. v

combination, a strip roll support, astrip moistener past which. the strip may be served by draft by the operative, supports for the name to thi s specification, in the presence of moistener moyftble into depressed or eletwo subscribing Witnesses.

vated positions and. adapted'to support the moistener stetionarily in either position, and

ARTHUR A. ADAMS.

5 moistener locking, means carried by said Witnesses:

IRVING U. TOWNSEND,

H. LOWRY. 

